July 2018
This Month’s Issue:
Whatever your passion, there’s very likely a way to feed it in North Carolina’s great outdoors. In this issue, we touch on a few different ways to appreciate our outdoor spaces, from the mountains to the coast — whether it’s reflecting on a seasoned Forest Ranger’s career, finding quiet spots in bustling communities or raking coastal shoals for clams. Also, North Carolina’s electric co-ops are making headlines with a new innovative microgrid.
Feature Stories
Protecting — and staying safe around — our state’s wild gators
15 Local Parks for Outdoor Escapes
The best quiet parks and trails in your NC town
Departments
Co-ops Prepare to Power Vehicles of the Future
NC Safety Campaign Featured at National Summit
Co-ops Committed to Global Electrification
Broadband Access Leads ‘Rural Day’ Discussion
Reflecting on a Career in the Woods
Lumbee Homecoming Celebrates 50 Years
Energy Considerations for Pet Doors
My Adventures with ‘Granny Good’
Co-op Tech: From Pork to Power
Clamming: A Different Kind of Fishing
Tomato-Pimento Cheese Shortcakes
Scratch-Made Fire & Ice Pickled Peppers
July's featured track from contemporary country artist and NC native Brittany McLamb
Gather inspiration for your unique backyard abode with reader-submitted "Amazing Sheds"